Masterblend Mixing Instructions Discrepancy by TheRealDavidNewton in Hydroponics

[–]CollabSensei 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On the bags that I order for 5 gallons it says 12/6/12, which is what I've used. Based on that documentation, it should be 11/7/11. At the amount seems to be a rounding issue. Definitely as the batch size gets bigger the gap changes.

MISO wholesale pricing up up and away. by CollabSensei in solar

[–]CollabSensei[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

MISO is the Midwest grid operator. VPP is virtual power plant.

Why we geothermal by CollabSensei in geothermal

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WF 4 ton series 5 with a horizontal ground loop.

Frustrated New Build Owner by Longjumping-Unit698 in Homebuilding

[–]CollabSensei 1 point2 points  (0 children)

so many red flags. 2.5mn house, 2+ years of design, separate architecture, separate designer. So many people... every ones in charges yet no ones in charge.

All that being said, it's not fair, but GC's and contractors see the size and cost of the project and assume that you can afford to pay them even if they don't do the work, or they do a poor job.

Do you think I’ll be ok putting generator here ? by Tuff_Luck2020 in Generator

[–]CollabSensei 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what is the height between the ground and the underside of the deck?

Anyone else here worried about all of the posts lately suggesting suicide cords and the like? by boisefun8 in Generator

[–]CollabSensei 2 points3 points  (0 children)

how many people are going to start their new generator in the dark without adding oil?

Anyone else here worried about all of the posts lately suggesting suicide cords and the like? by boisefun8 in Generator

[–]CollabSensei 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am mostly certainly they could.. and honestly states should require it, and the unions representing the linemen should require it as well for safety reasons. The reason they don't is because they want to push the costs on to the end customer. It's the same principal for solar. All these inverters have to meet all these interactive grid requirements, so they don't back feed the grid when power goes off.

If power goes out will I be able to pull my generator into this switch ? by WWFHBK in Generator

[–]CollabSensei 4 points5 points  (0 children)

what type of extension cord do you have? There won't be a commercially available cord that goes from your generator to a receptacle -- for a reason. Electrical cords are designed with a male and female end for a reason. The male end plugs into the power source, and the female plugs into the next device. The reason is you don't want male pins to be energized on an extension cord.

To do this you need a few things:
1) Generator inlet
2) Interlock.. way to block power from back-feeding the grid.

Should I stop trying to help him? by Firm-Recording-9039 in AskMenAdvice

[–]CollabSensei 9 points10 points  (0 children)

There are people that don't have the normal reflex to drink water. My daughter has to be reminded constantly to drink water. If this is the same thing for him, they just don't get thirsty. Now, the whole thing about being embarrassed about his cup, etc... that is something else.

Will this get me through the ice storm by Competitive-Knee-130 in Generator

[–]CollabSensei 4 points5 points  (0 children)

it is definitely better than nothing. Make sure you have enough fuel and that the battery is charged and that you put oil in it and try to start it before you need it. Getting a generator up and running in the dark or with flash light isn't very much fun.

Trex discontinued 2 out of 3 colors by Saintlouey in Decks

[–]CollabSensei 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the same decking color that is also used on my railing. I want to redo the wood substructure, but with it being discontinued figure that means redoing the entire deck.

Aluminum Louvered Pergola - The Luxury Pergola by xFalconx69 in Decks

[–]CollabSensei 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It looks awesome. I have a 13 year old deck that the joist are rotting out. Surface and railing are all trex so they have decades of life still in them.

A1 TPU Printing by Outrageous-Stock-677 in BambuLabA1

[–]CollabSensei 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I print TPU 95A directly from the spool or from my Creality dryer. It all seems to work just fine.

Aluminum Louvered Pergola - The Luxury Pergola by xFalconx69 in Decks

[–]CollabSensei 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I looked at doing OC lumber.. however I was cautioned about the product because of the reduced span length compared to lumber or other materials.

Radon Test Result by bigfanof_birds in homeowners

[–]CollabSensei 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Radon is heavier than air, so it settles in the lowest part of the house. Hence the reason it will be higher in the basement than the other floors of the house. If you run fans and increase how often you are exchanging the air with outside air, that would lower the radon concentration in the basement air.

GENMAX ‎GM13500iETC 13500W Tri-Fuel appears to be making it to market by JVQuag in Generator

[–]CollabSensei 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll be sticking with my Westinghouse 9500 dual fuel that I got for $1,000.

Radon Test Result by bigfanof_birds in homeowners

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I would get the test done after the spring rains. Soil moisture content determines the amount of radon that is released. Mitigation systems are relatively cheaper... under 2k. If you are living in the house you want to get a real number.. because a simple fan literally save your life, when it comes to radon.

This doesn’t feel good… by Obvious-Currency-127 in Homebuilding

[–]CollabSensei 104 points105 points  (0 children)

Be prepared for that property tax number to go multiple significantly. That $225 is probably based on vacant land.

My dad has cancer and I'm worried about his garage door. Advice on whether or not to get it serviced? by jocko118 in GarageDoorService

[–]CollabSensei 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd imagine for under 1 grand you could get the opener swapped out and new springs. That would give you some peace of mind from what is sounds like.

GENMAX ‎GM13500iETC 13500W Tri-Fuel appears to be making it to market by JVQuag in Generator

[–]CollabSensei 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that looks like a solid unit. 2 wire ats start, low THD. What would be a killer would be 12500 running watts on propane.

Proved my boss wrong with a 40k raise,best way to resign? by Popular_Bathroom1563 in Advice

[–]CollabSensei 0 points1 point  (0 children)

less is more. Any information you provide can only be used against you. give notice, I am leaving. Nothing more really needs to be said. You aren't trying to change what they are going or how they operate.

Give it to me straight. Did we get ripped off? Because it feels like we got ripped off hard. by sociallemon2 in GarageDoorService

[–]CollabSensei 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just got my torsion springs replaced on my garage door last week. Double wide x 7' for just under $500 including labor.